Canoe the lagoon!

Tough times forcing you to pan a “staycation” this summer?

Then plan it around Pelham Beach Park, where, on Aug. 8 and 22, you can enjoy music, games and canoeing, without breaking the bank!

The Ranger-led program — called “Canoeing the Lagoon” — will provide canoes, lifejackets and instructions to children 8 and older accompanied by parent or guardian who want to explore the lagoon of Pelham Bay.

Best of all — it’s free!

So maybe you can put it towards that vacation after all.

“Canoeing the Lagoon” at the Orchard Beach Lagoon [meet at the northeast corner of Orchard Beach parking lot, (718) 885-3466], Aug. 8 and 22 at 11 am. Free. For info, go to www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register.

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